Meghan Markle has yet to experience this royal first

By Meaghan Wray

August 09, 2018

It’s only been
three months since
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry said “I do” and became the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex
– but the newly minted royal has already checked off many “firsts” with her new
family. There is one, however, that she hasn’t experienced yet, and that’s
being designated her royal patronages. But the reason is simple: she is still
deciding which causes she’d like to put her passion behind.

This isn’t
out of the ordinary, as her sister-in-law didn’t take on any commitments right
away, but rather wated nine months until Jan. 2012 to announced her royal
causes. The mother of three became the patron of Action on Addiction – a
UK-based charitable organization that helps people affected by addiction – and
accepted positions at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, the Art Room and the National
Portrait Gallery.

From a young
age, the former actress has always been passionate about women’s issues, so
perhaps her patronages of choice will revolve around the fight for equality. Given
her
adorable interactions during royal walkabouts
, Meghan also clearly
has a soft spot for kids. Perhaps she’ll join Kate in combining her love for children
and women and take on causes related to maternal health. Given her history of
working with United Nations Women as part of the HeforShe gender equality
movement and becoming a global ambassador for World Vision Canada, Meghan has
more than a few causes she can dive into as a royal.

It's already
known that the Suits alum will be joining the trio of Prince Harry,
Prince
William and Kate
in their fight against mental health stigma as part of their organization Heads
Together. The quad makes up the Fab Four, who made their first joint appearance
at the Royal Foundation Forum in Feb., at which Meghan touched on
the
importance of the #MeToo movement
.
The 37-year-old is also expected to lend a helping hand to her husband, who
spearheaded
the
Invictus Games
, a
multi-sport event which sees wounded, injured or sick members of the armed
services compete. The duo will head to Sydney for the 2018 event, which takes
place from Oct. 20 to 27.

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